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Melinda Davis

Case from Sacramento, CA dated Apr 03, 2022

Victim Details

Melinda Davis

Female

Sacramento

CA

2022-04-03

57

Melinda

Davis

07/24/2026

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Melinda Davis, a 57-year-old woman from Sacramento, California, tragically lost her life on April 3, 2022, in a mass shooting that occurred in downtown Sacramento. Davis, who had been experiencing homelessness for over a decade, was one of six victims killed in what has been described as the city's worst mass shooting in modern history. The incident took place near K Street, an area where Davis often stayed. Known for her bright eyes and happy-go-lucky spirit, Davis was a familiar face to many i ...
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  • Community Pushes For Proper Burial For Homeless Sacramento Shooting Victim Melinda Davis
  • FOX 5 San Diego: Police: 5 people responsible for Sacramento mass shooting
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    I’ve been following the tragic case of Melinda Davis, and it really hits home how overlooked and v... ...Read More
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